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Finding the Third Proportional to 228,954 and 336,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 228,954 and 336,807 is: 495,466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,954 : 336,807 = 336,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,954/336,807 = 336,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,954x = 336,807 × 336,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,954x = 113,438,955,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,438,955,249/228,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,466.14

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